We Got a GTA College History Class Before GTA 6 - IGN On January 20, 2026, students at the University of Tennessee will attend the world’s first Grand Theft Auto college history class. That’s right: we got a GTA college history class before GTA 6. IGN in...

I’m the professor who’s been teaching and writing about American history through Red Dead Redemption. I’m thrilled to announce my new Spring ’26 class, HIST 150, "Grand Theft America: US History since 1980 through the GTA Video Games." Full interview: www.ign.com/articles/we-...

Hi Bob! I'm the author of the book. Thanks for reading it closely and giving it attention on your blog! I just emailed you a brief explanation of how I approached writing this book and why that might diverge from your approach in game studies. But let's please have a public convo about this! Cheers

Reaching the Digital Generation – AHA In teaching with and writing a book on video games and history, Tore C. Olsson connects with his students on a topic they already enjoy.

What do video games have to do with teaching and learning history? @toreolsson.bsky.social thinks it could be one way to make the case for history's relevance to younger people. Read more in his contribution to the "What Is Scholarship Today?" feature in #AHAPerspectives 🗃️:

Thanks, Lauren - so glad you enjoyed!!

Hey folks, I'm new here. I'm a historian really interested in engaging with the world beyond academia. For me, video games is the avenue for that. My recent book RED DEAD'S HISTORY uses the the RDR games to understand big dilemmas of violence and power in US history. Follow me for more in that vein!